Saint-Joseph , Domaine Courbis, Les Royes | 2020 | 14% | 75cl

Tasting Note :Opaque and opulent, this wine shows the characteristics of Syrah from the Northern Rhône, with ripe cassis and rich chocolate undertones. Smooth, silky and concentrated with fine tannins and harmonious balance through to a long finish.Opaque and opulent, this wine shows the characteristics of Syrah from the Northern Rhône, intense black fruits with rich undertones of liquorice and chocolate.

Winemaking : The grapes were hand-harvested in small cases to preserve the quality of the fruit, which was 100% destemmed and lightly pressed. Vinification took place in closed temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 30 to 32°C. Maceration lasted 12 to 15 days, during which time the desired level of colour, flavours and fine tannins were extracted. The wine was aged in oak, of which 20% was new, for a period of 16 months